A Jewellery Degree Vs a Jewellery Diploma with Hayley Kruger (podcast episode)
So you’ve decided you want to pursue a career in jewellery: Now what? In this episode, Jewellers Academy Mentor Hayley Kruger shares her best advice for people who are interested in jewellery making. She also breaks down the differences between a jewellery making degree and a diploma programme and shares some practical pros and cons to help you choose between the two paths.
084: A Jewellery Degree Vs a Jewellery Diploma
with Hayley Kruger
So you’ve decided you want to pursue a career in jewellery: Now what? In this episode, Jewellers Academy Mentor Hayley Kruger shares her best advice for people who are interested in jewellery making. She also breaks down the differences between a jewellery making degree and a diploma programme and shares some practical pros and cons to help you choose between the two paths.
Episode Description:
In this episode we’re talking with Hayley Kruger, a mentor for our diploma programme (0:51)
How did you come to be a jeweller? (2:13)
What do people need to know when coming into the jewellery industry? (4:33)
What are the pros and cons of getting a degree in jewellery making? (6:17)
How do the diploma programs compare to a degree? (9:09)
If you were starting your career today, how would you approach it? (15:04)
How important is it to have a degree or certificate? (18:42)
What advice would you give to someone deciding between a diploma or a degree? (25:03)
Resources
Online Diploma in Fine Jewellery
Follow Hayley on Instagram and Facebook
Watch the first episode of “The Jewellers Retreat”